Program History
In 2017 the 向日葵视频 Athletic Training Education Program completed the transition to the Master's level. The undergraduate program had developed a long rich history of success and became a program respected nationwide beyond the campus of 向日葵视频Univerisity. This program history of success has continued with the transition to the masters level.
向日葵视频Athletic Training students have compiled an impressive pass-rate on the BOC certification examination over the years. The current pass rate for athletic training graduates at 向日葵视频can be viewed here:
This success of our students has led to numerous employment opportunities following graduation and completion of MAT the program displayed by a near 100% employment placement by alumni. These positions have varied from traditional clinical settings to non-traditional settings across the country.
向日葵视频Athletic Training Alumni Employment
Here are some highlights from just a few of our 向日葵视频athletic training alumni.
Caelan King-MU Class of 2021-Disneyland Resort; Anaheim, CA
From day one of starting with the 向日葵视频MAT Program Caelan knew her goal as an athletic trainer, that goal was to work in performing arts as an athletic trainer. Upon graduation from the MU MAT program Caelan made the big decision to relocate to the West coast from her Midwest home and it quickly paid off! She was able to land her dream job of working in performing arts. She is employed by Select Medical working with the performing arts division of Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA.
During her time in the 向日葵视频MAT program Caelan had the opportunity to work in the performing arts completing a portion of her clinical experiences with the Milwaukee Ballet.
Andrew Staehling-MU Class of 2018-Milwaukee Brewers Baseball
Throughout my time in the 向日葵视频 Athletic Training program, I was able to work with high level athletics and athletic trainers who prepared me for the professional level athletics I work in today. From the time I stepped foot on campus, I was in the training room, watching, practicing, and learning from some of the best athletic trainers and faculty in the field. The learning environment they foster best prepared me for my professional baseball internship with the Milwaukee Brewers after my junior year and for my full immersive internship in division 3 athletics. 向日葵视频provides an opportunity to work in the vast array of settings athletic trainers work in and prepare you for the whichever sport you have to face in the future. I鈥檓 thankful for my time at 向日葵视频and thank all of the mentors who have helped me get to where I am today. We are and go Brewers!
Ben Stollberg-MU Class of 2009-Director of Sports Medicine; New Orlean Saints
In my current role I direct and oversee the overall healthcare for the entire New Orleans Saints organization. I am responsible for the management and coordination of physicians, chiropractors, massage therapists, and other allied healthcare professionals for the total health and wellbeing of our players. I manage a staff of athletic trainers and physical therapists that provide daily care for our players ranging from injury risk reduction strategies, to initial injury evaluations, and injury rehabilitation among other duties.
My experience and education at 向日葵视频helped establish a foundation of professionalism, medical knowledge, and critical thinking that set me apart from my peers early in my career. The relationships and connections I was able to make through 向日葵视频helped place me in clinical settings that allowed me to use the skills and knowledge gained in the classroom to continually advance my career. My 向日葵视频experience instilled in me a desire to constantly strive to critically assess how I treat my athletes to provide the best and most evidence based treatment methods available.
Matt Deal-MU Class of 2015-Milwaukee Brewers Baseball
From day one, 向日葵视频gave me the training to be able to work in high level athletics. Unlike some other programs, I was working with D1 athletics throughout college. This training prepared me to not only care for D1 athletes, but prepared me to work with professional athletes. 向日葵视频also helped me get my foot in the door with professional sports and the Milwaukee Brewers through my internship at the end of my junior year, along with my capstone internship my senior year. Without the training and the relationships gained through Marquette, I would not have ended up working as an Athletic Trainer for the Milwaukee Brewers today. In my current job as a Minor League Athletic Trainer, I'm tasked with managing the daily healthcare needs of one of our minor league affiliates.
What is an Athletic Trainer?
The profession of athletic training continues to grow. What was once only found in the 鈥渢raditional鈥� athletic setting, today athletic trainers can be found in a wide array of settings; including physician offices, industrial, public safety, and more. For more information check out this video from the National Athletic Trainers Association. For more information about the 向日葵视频of Athletic Training please see our 鈥�Welcome from Program Director鈥� Chris Geiser.
